hey guys need advice using a bridge pickup as a neck?

[RhoadsDude1022]

hey guys my sg is needing a little more gain to its bridge slot so ive decided maybe its time for a new pickup! Currently theres a pearly gates bridge in there, my question is how would the pearly gates sound in the neck? Id probably be putting a dime or a duncan distortion in the bridge? any advice?

 

[Robert S.]

Re: hey guys need advice using a bridge pickup as a neck?

The PG bridge model will be a bit darker than the neck model but it should be alright. At least it can't hurt to try.

 

[Farkus]

Re: hey guys need advice using a bridge pickup as a neck?

The PG bridge model will be a bit darker than the neck model but it should be alright. At least it can't hurt to try.

Hmm...that might be a good thing. I think my PGn is a little too bright for my tastes...maybe I'll take that PG+ that I dislike so much out of my strat and use it for a neck pup?

Farkus

 

[John Wymore]

Re: hey guys need advice using a bridge pickup as a neck?

The PG, Jazz or even a "59" bridge should be fine in the neck spot of an SG. If you find the necks gets muddy when you turn down the volume you can always add a treble bypass circuit. There is a schematic on Duncans website.

 

[frankencat]

Re: hey guys need advice using a bridge pickup as a neck?

I've got a PGb in the neck of one of my guitars. I like it alot. It is a great match with a Custom 5 in the bridge. Would be great with a Custom too.

 

[HolyDirt]

Re: hey guys need advice using a bridge pickup as a neck?

i always experiment with bridge pups in the neck, a lot of the time they sounds pretty good!

 

[RhoadsDude1022]

Re: hey guys need advice using a bridge pickup as a neck?

thanks guys! just was thinking maybe its like a taboo! thinking about putting a nice distortion in the bridge slot get some rippin harmonics! the sg will come to life! its alive, its alive! any other sugfgestions on bridges for a sg though? i have no idea im thinking distortion, maybe custom5, maybe even a dimebucker? any thoughts on dimebuckers?